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Saturday, June 25, 2016

Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Trail (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 17, 2014-March 01, 2021
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Prentice
126 Cherry St. Rm 104
Phillips,WI
11111

The Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Trail is located in Price County and has 13 markers to represent the 13 years of service and sacrifice of the brothers and sisters in arms. The markers denote events of the war that were deemed important by Vietnam Veterans. The trail is a commemorative project to remind the public of the sacrifices made by this group of unheralded veterans.
 

Newspaper Insert (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2015-November 11, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fremont County
720 W. Pershing Ave
Riverton,WY
82501

Interview inserts into local papers on Vietnam Veteran interviews.
 

Monthly "Brown Bag Lunch" for Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 11, 2015-December 27, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Farmington Town Hall
1000 County Road 8
Farmington,NY
14425

Farmington has over 200 Vietnam veterans living in the community but there is no veterans organization for them to gather and meet. The veterans will be able to to do this when they attend the "Bring your own brown bag" lunches which will be held at the Farmington Town Hall from 11 am to 1 pm the second Wednesday of each month until December 2017. The main focus is to give the veterans a place where they can casually gather and share but a short program will be designed by sometimes inviting guest speakers. The local DAR chapter will present certificates to all Vietnam veterans who attend.
 

Information tabletop display at VA Hospital in Omaha, NE (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 11, 2015-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA Hospital in Omaha, NE
4101 Woolworth
Omaha,NE
68105

402-468-5327

To make veterans and the public aware of the 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam war; handing out information on Vietnam veterans issues, agent orange issues, and health concerns for Vietnam veterans. Tabletop display is held at the VA Hospital the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month for 8 hours per day.
 

Vietnam – A Retrospective on the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2015-March 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Museum and Memorial Center
2115 Park Blvd.
San Diego,CA
92101

Can you add sending 1 set of posters (every one of them). This is for an exhibit he is doing in San Diego that will go till 2017, so I think based on what he’s doing, we can send 1 of everything. Opening ceremony of new permanent exhibit on the Vietnam Experience on the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Exhibits, displays, timelines, oral histories, and personal stories tell the experiences of San Diegans in the Vietnam War on 4/30/2015. Exhibit opens to public on May 1st, 2015.
 

They Served With Honor: Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 24, 2015-May 22, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Newspaper/online and hardcover book
170 Star Lane
Casper,WY
82604

Each week a different Vietnam veteran will be profiled in full-page newspaper features. The profiles are published online at www.trib.com/honor with additional photos, audio and other assets. in 2017, a hardcover book of all the profiles will be published. A book signing event will be hosted and each veteran featured will be gifted a copy of the book by our sponsors and fellow commemorative committee members.
 

Certificates and pins (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 01, 2015-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
TBA
TBA
Erie County,NY
14127

To present veterans from Erie Co. New York with certificates from the DAR and label pins to thank them for their service.
 

Thank a Vietnam Veteran (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 08, 2016-September 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Ira Owen Kreager American Legion Post 384
501 E. Penn St.
Hoopeston,IL
60942

To thank the Vietnam veterans and those lost during the war in the Hoopeston area with a meal and a lapel pin at the Hoopeston American Legion Post.
 

Vietnam War Memorial Museum (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 10, 2015-August 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Greene County
6265 Spring Hill Road
Ruckersville,VA
22968

The Memorial is open year round to educate the public on the Vietnam War and the veterans who served in it. It is run by veteran volunteers and supported by various veteran organizations.They would like a commemorative flag to fly at the memorial museum.
 

Vietnam Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 15, 2015-September 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2nd Region, MOPH
Red Top Road
Buffalo,MO
65622

I travel throughout an 11 state area and visit with many veterans, their families and various veteran organizations. Am in need of materials to hand out to people so word can spread about the commemoration. Am working on a Purple Heart Event in Branson, Missouri to take place 21-23 April 2016. Last year had 250 Purple Heart Recipients, and their spouses, in attendance, mostly Vietnam veterans.
 

50th Year Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016-April 29, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bethel Baptist Church
1191 North Academy
Galesburg,IL
60614

The purpose of our event is to honor all military men and women who served during the Vietnam era. We sponsored a breakfast starting at 8:30-10:30 on April 9th at Bethel Baptist Church, Galesburg, IL. This event was advertised on posters in the veteran facilities, in a few churches, and on local radio, WGIL, The Laser and the Galesburg Register Mail. We had local HyVee Store cater the food. and the church donated coffee. Local Vietnam vet took pictures of the event. Local Boy Scouts Troop 316 presented Colors and the Bethel pastor blessed the food. The local VFW donated supplies for a Vietnam table including a banner and items from a POW/MIA. Decorations were made by Rebecca Parke members and the church children. Each veteran received a gift bag that contained lapel pin, restaurant coupons, and a NSDAR certificate. After dinner the regent read the Presidential Proclamation and a statement made by Gary Sinise on taking care of the veterans. Vets were in open room tables to tell each of their stories and meet new friends.
 

Chief, National Guard Bureau State Visits (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 19, 2015-September 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
50 States & Territories
1636 Defense Pentagon
Washington,DC

State Visits
 

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Relocation Project (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 01, 2015-July 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park
7th and Watson Streets
Beaverton,OR

Beaverton Post #124 is refurbishing and relocating one of the oldest Vietnam Veterans Memorials in the United States. The Memorial, dedicated in June 1968, lists all the Oregonians killed in the war as of the date of dedication, many added later. The building where this memorial was for almost fifty years had sold and the remodeling put the memorial in harms way. The Beaverton Post has removed the Memorial from its old location and it is safely stored. The Post is presently securing funds to build the Memorial's permanent home in our Veterans Memorial Park. This is an expensive project, approx $130,000. We have secured $63,000 to date but we are reaching out to the community, organizations and corporations for financial help. Please visit our website for more information: www.beavertonpost124.org .
 

Veterans Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 11, 2015-November 11, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Chesapeake City Hall
301 Cedar RD
Chesapeake,VA
23322

Theme for the City Veterans Day Program is "Chesapeake Remembers its Vietnam Veterans." Speaker is a Combat Infantry enlisted man who served in the infantry. Our Vietnam Veteran's will be seated and welcomed by the Mayor and distribution of pins made in public.
 

On going letter campagin (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 05, 2015-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Country Wide
PO Box 1383
Bluffton,SC
29910

Dear Vietnam Vet is an ongoing project getting thank you letters into the hands of Vietnam Vets. Anyone can write a thank you letter and DVV mails them and gives them to Vietnam Vets. We also put some of the support materials below into the letters. Any Vietnam Vet can register to receive a thank you letter or anyone can write a thank you letter and send it in at www.dearvietnamvet.com
 

Certificates of Appreciation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 06, 2015-November 04, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
None
None
Hoover,AL
35022

We are preparing and awarding certificates of appreciation to Vietnam veterans. These are already being distributed. We would like veteran tie pins to accompany the certificates.
 

Distributing at our Veterans Information Center (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 08, 2015-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Information Center
1507 North Dixie Hwy.
Elizabethtown,KY
42701

We would like to place your Vietnam War Commemoration materials in our Veterans Information Center to honor Vietnam Veterans and their families who come our way. Besides the Veterans Information Center, we also have five other booths which includes: Wall of Honor / Heroes All, Sgt. Mom's Cantina & Buddy's Room. Thank you! Sincerely, Sgt. Mom
 

Vietnam Moment (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 05, 2015-November 03, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Elk Horn Prairie chapter meetings
15320 Highway 174
Mt. Vernon,MO

To share a short informational fact at each meeting to highlight the service of the Armed Services during the Vietnam War. We began with "General Shinseki's Six Pillars: A Philosophy of Soldiering", will continue on with the objectives of the Vietnam War Commemoration and talking points published on the Commemoration website. We will also use "This week in history" from the website, share pictures from Vietnam War displays and facts and pictures from "Armies of the Vietnam War 1962 - 75"
 

Honoring Our Vietnam Veterans and Their Families at Soo Locks Engineers Weekend (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 24, 2016-June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Soo Locks
329 W Portage Ave
Sault Ste. Marie,MI
49783

Purpose of the event: • To honor and thank Vietnam Veterans and family members of those who served in Vietnam during the war • To recognize the contribution made to the war effort by the Soo Locks • To acknowledge the contribution of US Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Government civilians of the Vietnam Era How Vietnam Vets will be honored: • Request a manned display booth with posters and other items to give to individual Veterans and their families and including maps of Vietnam • A recognition ceremony – speeches followed by the award of Vietnam pins to each Veteran: o Keynote Speaker: Request a guest speaker o Mayorial Speech and Award of Pins: Mayor of Sault Saint Marie,Michigan o Other invited dignitaries: representative, US Army Corps of Engineers Sault Saint Marie Field Office; Commander, Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie, U.S. Coast Guard; Representative of Vietnam Veterans of America; representatives from Department of Homeland Security, Border Patrol, the International Bridge Authority, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Border Patrol, Chamber of Commerce, City Commission Historical Interviews • Estimated Number of Veterans Willing to be Interviewed: 10-15 • Location: Historic Soo Theater – interviews would be a combination of private one-on-one interviews, group interviews (as feasible), and interviews held with an audience (selected from local schools) • In collaboration with: the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Sault Ste. Marie Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Soo Locks, the Army Corp of Engineers, the Soo Theater, Soo Film Festival, Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Development Agency (DDA). Other potential collaborators: Chippewa County Historical Society, 9/10 News, Lake Superior State University, Sault Tribe, Bay Mills Tribe, local VFWs and American Legion chapters, Vietnam Veterans of America local chapters
 

Marker Dedication (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 11, 2015-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Cooper County Courthouse
200 Main
Boonville,MO
65233

To honor Vietnam veterans and their families.
 

“The Healing” (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 23, 2016-June 27, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Medina High School
777 E Union St
Medina,OH
44256

“The Healing” with “The Moving Wall” which is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial and will be on display in Medina County June 2016.
 

On Going Meetings/Events  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 14, 2015-December 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Many
257 W Grand Island Dr
Eagle,ID
83616

Need more Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins
 

Our Only Mission -Thanking Veterans Everyday, Everywhere (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throughout the Midwest States
2619 Shannon Avenue
Jenning,IL
63136

The mission of my organization is to "Thank Veterans for their service everyday, everywhere." So my mission is on going day to day. Everyday, I meet Vietnam Era Veterans and their family members and I award them a Thank You Packet (consist of a thank you card and special dog tag) for their service or for the service of their family member. I would like to have the Tin Pin to accompany my Thank You Packets that I award specifically to Vietnam Era Veterans.
 

Never Forget  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 21, 2015-June 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bremer County Veterans Affairs
203 1st Ave. NE
Waverly,IA
50677

To honor the service of Vietnam Veterans and their families.
 

Vietnam Veterans' Interviews (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 04, 2015-December 27, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Newspaper Office
1521 Imlay City Road
Lapeer,MI
48446

The Lapeer County Committee members proposed to the county newspaper that they run an interview of a Vietnam Veteran once a month for the three years of the National Commemoration. The Lapeer County Press agreed and has run full page up to 1 1/4 pages of individual interviews of Lapeer County Vietnam Veterans. The articles have been very educational and have given a very real picture of the war from our heroes eyes. This publication covers more than Lapeer County. Public publication 2015-2018 Anticipated attendance is a guess as I don't know the county distribution hard copy and internet.
 

Stories From Home: The Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tipton County Museum
751 Bert Johnston Ave.,
Covington,TN
38019

This will be a museum exhibit displaying photos and stories of citizens of Tipton County who served in the Vietnam War. Our Opening Reception will be February 18 from 6:30 until 8:00, and we will be honoring several Vietnam Veterans that evening.
 

2016 Year of the Vietnam Veterans of Salome (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 02, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 3708
66558 Hall St.
Salome,AZ
85348

Post will have Morning Coffee all Year Sunday through Tuesday. Bingo Every Saturday Night. Special Dinners. Flag Burning Ceremony. All will honor the Service of Vietnam Veterans. The hall will have displays of the time line of the war. Veterans will be asked to talk about their times there. Hoping to include the local High School and Elementary school with history displays and talks with our Vietnam Veterans.
 

Vietnam Commemorative - 1881 Custer County Courthouse Museum Exhibit Dedication & Continuing Exhibt (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 05, 2016-October 13, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1881 Custer County Courthouse Museum
411 Mt Rushmore Rd
Custer,SD
57730

A special Vietnam War Commemorative Quilt has been produced and will be on display from May of 2016 through October 2017. At the dedication of the quilt, members of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War will take part in the dedication as well as witness the dedication. Custer is a tourist destination in South Dakota and the museum is heavily visited so the display will be seen by 1000 minimum people.
 

Celebration of 100 years centennial (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 27, 2016-October 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Royal Alberts Palace
615 Raymond Street
Westfield,NJ

We have an ongoing award to Vietnam Veterans who attend our bimonthly meetings of our Northern New Jersey AUSA Chapter
 

Chapter Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 14, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 1114
110 N Wabash
Evansville,IN
47703

As Regent of the Capt. Henry Vanderburgh Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, I plan on taking lapel pins along when I attend events at the local VFW, American Legion, Veterans Day Parade, Fall Festival Parade, and Christmas Parade. On behalf of the Chapter I also services at the local Cemeteries on Veteran's Day and at Memorial Day. These will also be given to honor the spouses of several of our Chapter members who are Vietnam Vets. I will also take them to our State Convention for the other Chapter's to take to their spouse's.
 

Veterans Club Monthly Meetings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 24, 2016-December 21, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Solivita
100 Solivita Blvd
Kissimmee,FL
34759

Club monthly meetings will recognize veterans and their families. Additionally, Club has extensive Orlando, Florida VA outreach program drawing literally hundreds of veterans wanting to learn about benefits and programs. Hanging the materials will allow our club to exend recognition to a larger community.
 

Patriotic Cantata (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 29, 2016-July 03, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
United Methodist Church
132 Main St
Camden,NY
13316

Honor them with patriotic songs with great feeling led by our music director. Lapel pin given to Vietnam Veterans as they arrive. Afterwards refreshments.
 

VIETNAM VETERANS DAY (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 30, 2016-November 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
CLARKE COUNTY ANNEX BLDG
427 WEST DONALD STREET
QUITMAN,MS

PROVIDE VIETNAM VETERAN LAPEL PIN AND CERTIFICATE TO ALL VIETNAM VETERANS IN CLARKE AND ADJOINING AREAS.
 

Vietnam Veteran Reunion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 12, 2016-January 02, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Jed Smith State Park
Hwy 199
Crescent City,CA
95531

We wish to order the Vietnam Veterans Lapel pins. We will be distrubiting them to the Veterans at the reunion. We will also be presenting them to the Vets that meet at the VFW monthly and to the Vets on Vietnam Veterans Day.
 

Honoring Our Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 13, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Picadilly Cafeteria
11810 Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa,FL
33618

certificates will be given this is ongoing as we recognize more veterans
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 21, 2016-September 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Town Hall
1 St Peters Centre Blvd
St. Peters,MO
63376

This is set up for our new slate of officers and a two year term. Activities are not yet set. Please contact the event POC for a list of upcoming activities.
 

DAR Chapter Luncheon Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 13, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Carnegie Center
329 W. 10th Street
Lorain,OH
44052

To honor and thank Vietnam Veterans and support staff for their service. This is an ongoing activity that occurs at our monthly meetings throughout the year. Lunch is provided and certificates, lapel pins, and materials are given to our Vietnam veterans. Colors were posted by our local JROTC group. The Lorain Mayor, Chase Ritenauer, spoke. Following the luncheon, Regent Mary Jane Burger also spoke using many of the talking points provided by the Commemoration. Lapel pins and certificates were presented. Gift bags containing a copy of the Proclamation, fact sheet, tin pins, stickers, and a small box of Valentine candy were also given. Many people commented on what a wonderful event it was. It was very successful.
 

Vietnam War Commemorative Community Awareness (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 15, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215
5625 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee,WI
53212

Recognize and honor the Vietnam Veterans within the Milwaukee Fire Dept.
 

Visiting Vietnam Veterans V A Hospital (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 23, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
V A Hospital
3421 Hawkins
Iowa City ,IA
52240

Our Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter has an office at the V A Hospital where we assist Veterans on health issues and filing claims .We also visit patients every three months . We will be giving out 50th commemoration pins and stickers to the Vietnam Veteran Veterans we come in contact with . Also to those in the Hallways and waiting areas who have Vietnam hats on .
 

Vietnam War Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-March 29, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Canandaigua VA Medical Center
400 Fort Hill Avenue
Canandaigua,NY
14424

To thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans. Nutrition and Food Services provided steak and lobster dinners to all residents of the Community Living Centers, Domiciliary, Veterans Recovery Center, Adult Day Health Care program, mobile van Adult Day Mobile Health Care and those served in the dining hall facility. Over 175 Commemorative meals were provided to Veterans. Events were held successfully on March 29 at the Canandaigua VAMC and Monroe Community Hospital with approximately 425 people in total attendance. 60 individuals attended the Canandaigua VAMC event and 365 attended the Rochester event. Canandaigua VAMC: Norbert Rappl , Major General; Michael Swartz, Interim Medical Center Director and facility leadership thanked approximately 35 Vietnam Veterans and provided them a commemorative pin. The following services and organizations coordinated the event. Chaplain Services; Voluntary Services; Public Affairs; American Legion Post 34 provided cake; Jack Jacobson, Bag piper. Monroe Community Hospital: The event was organized with community partners to include: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20, Patriot Guard Riders, Monroe County Veterans Service Agency, Monroe Community Hospital, Rochester Vet Center, Chaplain and Voluntary Services, Public Affairs, and WROC-Channel 8 news anchor. Medical of Honor recipient, Gary Beikirch; Monroe County Executive, Cheryl Dinolfo; Medical Center Interim ,Director Michael Swartz; thanked approximately 200 Vietnam Veterans and provided them commemorative pins and certificates. Vietnam Veterans, family and community that attended were provided a buffet of appetizers and refreshments prior to the event and desserts and refreshments following the event to enjoy fellowship. Patriotic piano music was provided by the 198
 

Welcome Home Event (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Boise VA Grounds
351 Collins Road
Boise,ID
83702

Welcome Home event for all veterans; displays and information booths for veterans; theme will be to focus on saying thank you to VN vets.
 

Medal of Honor Legacy (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 19, 2016-July 29, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Freedoms Foundation
1601 Valley Forge Road
Valley Forge,PA
19481

Host 300 teachers to learn about Vietnam: Meet living Medal of Honor Recipients who will share their experience, past recipients have included General James E. Livingston, USMC (Ret.), Colonel Leo Thorsness, USAF (Ret.), General Patrick Brady, UAS (Ret.), Colonel Joe Marm, USA (Ret.), and Lieutenant Brian Thacker, USA (Ret.). Topics include the collapse of French colonialism, the Cold War, Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Cong, the Tet Offensive, the bombing of Laos and Cambodia, the Easter Offensive and the Reunification of Vietnam. Five days of scholarly lectures and pedagogy discussions - past speakers include David Barrett, Villanova University; Colonel Greg Daddis, West Point; Colonel Dick Anderegg, USAF; and many more. Oral history sessions with veterans of each conflict studied with Q&A.
 

Various Lapel Pin Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 02, 2016-October 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Way
Pink Hill Park
Blue Springs,MO
64015

We are planning to dedicate a tree and an engraved plaque in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War this spring; also will have random opportunities to present lapel pins to Vietnam Veterans throughout the year, working together with VVA-Kansas City Chapter and other area Vietnam Veterans.
 

Cahuilla Chapter Meetings (8) (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 19, 2016-October 21, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Mission Hills
34-600 Mission Hills Drive
Rancho Mirage,CA
92270

To honor Vietnam Veterans each month who are in attendance/guest speakers. (Note: we have been doing this since October 2014 -- we would like to have the pins to award past and future veterans)
 

DAV Spring Convention (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 24, 2016-June 26, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Crowne Plaza
Metro Place North
Dublin,OH
43215

Education sessions, banquet honoring Veterans, National Hdq. participation
 

Red Cross Volunteer Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 15, 2016-June 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Reginal Red Cross Headquarters
Park Road
Charlotte,NC
28210

This is a regional multi-event presentation. The director of the Western NC Region of the Red Cross is a board member of the Carolinas Freedom Foundation (Partner) will schedule a series of times to recognize VN Veterans who work as volunteers in the various cities throughout western North Carolina. There could be as many as ten such presentations.
 

Ongoing Recognition of Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throughout Massachusetts
2200 Hanscom Drive
Bedford,MA
01730

Senior leadership of the Massachusetts National Guard will give pins to Vietnam veterans at many scheduled and unscheduled events.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 29, 2016-October 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fort Knox
Fort Knox
Fort Knox,KY
40121

To give lapel pins to all Vietnam veterans. We are going to have several events from the April to October time frame. I have 400 names that I will get to Fort Knox in groups of 40 to 90 at a time. We will work with the post PAO to get one of our Generals and their CSM to present these pins.
 

Bedside Honoring Services (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Patient Homes
n/a
Chicagoland area,IL
60559

Our organization provides hospice care to dying Veterans. For each Veteran, we have a bedside honoring service at their home which could include a nursing home or hospital. The family of the Veteran is invited as well as staff from a facility is applicable. We conduct this pinning service and utilize a company red, white blue pin. We would like to start using your commemorative pin for our Veterans who served in Vietnam. This would not be one big event but many personal pinning ceremonies. I am asking for 20 lapel pins per our numbers from last years statistics. We will also have large group events this year but are not ready for help with those yet.
 

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 22, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Memorial Hall
83 Court Street
Plymouth,MA
02360

The town of Plymouth will recognize Vietnam Veterans and their families during Veterans Day ceremony at Memorial Hall on Nov 11, 2016. Plans call to present each veteran with a challenge coin and other items and for a collation after the ceremony.
 

Vietnam Veterans Appreciation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum
100 Bragg Boulevard
Fayetteville,NC
28301

To hand out pins to thank and honor Veterans of the Vietnam War and their families who visit the museum. Our average yearly attendance in 148,000.
 

Veterans Club Meetings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 23, 2016-December 14, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Starlite Ball Room
100 Solivita Blvd
Kissimmee ,FL
34759

Note: Attendance numbers are 'per' event,' some 30 events anticipated through 2016. At regularly scheduled Club meetings, periodic visits to Orlando VA Hospital and local Nursing homes, informal ceremonies will be recognize and honor Vietnam era Veterans and families will be.
 

Ongoing Honoring Vietnam Vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 23, 2016-December 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Panola County Country Club
225 Country Club Road
Batesville,MS
38606

Each willing chapter member will locate and give lapel pins to as many Vietnam War Veterans as possible. We have found that those we identify and give pins to know of others.
 

Pinning ceremonies (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hospice Pavilion
2050 Claire Court
Glenview,IL
60025

These pins will be used for pinning ceremonies to honor and thank Vietnam Veterans who are in hospice care with our organization. All Veterans we serve are recognized with a "thank you" flag-pinning ceremony to honor their service; it would be especially nice to have a specific pin for the Vietnam Veterans. We also attempt to have as many family members as possible present for these bedside pinning ceremonies: they are often quite emotional, as this is a final opportunity for the service of these brave men and women to be acknowledged. This event was a great success! We wanted to recognize our own five staff and hospice volunteers who are Vietnam Veterans, and we wanted to surprise them with the honor on Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day (March 30). The presentation of the Vietnam Veteran lapel pin, a personalized certificate and a bumper sticker. A special ceremony and reading were done at the beginning of a presentation on Honoring Veterans at the End of Life - a mandatory in-service for our hospice volunteers - that was intentionally scheduled on that date. We had asked the Veterans to be present just so we could introduce them to the group assembled for the program. Our CEO read a tribute to them, and they were pinned and thanked, and received a lengthy standing ovation from the crowd in attendance. The five Vietnam Veterans who were honored were Army (3) and Navy (2). Photos were taken and included in our organization's weekly newsletter distributed to 900+ staff and 1500+ volunteers.
 

Commemorative Flag and Display at American Legion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-June 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Hall, Murphysboro, IL
1700 Gartside St
Murphysboro,IL
62901

A commemorative display was set up at the Murphysboro American Legion. This display consisted of a: Commemorative Flag, brochure, seal, and presidential proclamation. The display will remain up for several months.
 

National Marina Day Veterans Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sandusky Harbor Marina
One Huron Street
Sandusky,OH
44870

To take advantage of an existing national program event and bring to the attention of those of the general public attending the fact there is a Commemoration of the Viet Nam War in progress, and to bring to their attention the fact that there are many Viet Nam veterans amongst them and that they need to be recognized as having placed their lives on hold in defense of freedom. The veterans and their families will be provided with ideanification to indicate who they are, and a recognition of their presence will be officially conducted using the various pins, buttons and such we have available for them.
 

Reenactment/Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 24, 2016-June 26, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Southwest Michigan Airport
1123 Territorial Road
Benton Harbor,MI
49022

1. Recognize families of Vietnam Vets from Berrien County, MI who died in country. 2. Battle reenactments with search dogs, helicopters, parachute jump, etc. 3. Two presentations by Vietnam Medal of Honor recipients.
 

Honoring Inpatient Vietnam Veterans for their Service ONGOING EVENT throughout the year (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 11, 2016-September 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
ENRM Veterans Hospital Bedford, Ma. 01730
200 Springs Road
Bedford,MA
01730

Recognition of Vietnam Veterans in our inpatient hospice care, assisted living ward, mental health intensive case management (MHICM) inpatient and out patient, VCCC Veterans Community Care Center (in and out-patient), Veterans Mental Health Addictions Program (Inpatient), Bedford Inpatient Homeless Veterans Domiciliary and Crescent House (inpatient) Transitional
 

Various Meetings with Veterans Organizations (March-September 2016) (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-September 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Northern Oregon/Five Counties
2146 SE Monroe
Milwaukie,OR
97222

Our Post has expended our original order of 200 items each. This is due to speaking, and visiting different organizations in the past month addressing Commemorative questions, and thanking them for supporting our programs in Milwaukie, Oregon. Our Honor Guard is very active in promoting the Commemorative Program.
 

Class (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 18, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Heartland Hospice
1010 Executive Drive Suite 200
Westmont,IL
60559

I am an instructor for Accident Scene Management as well as an officer for the American Veterans Motorcycle Riding Association Chapter 10 out of Tinley Park, IL. Whenever I hold a class or participate in an event (with and without my group) I make it a point to honor veterans with special attention given to Vietnam era Vets due to this being the 50th anniversary. I would like to present them with pins, certificates and bumper stickers and in turn send you pictures of them receiving these items. I appreciate all you are doing to honor these men and women who gave so much and received so little.
 

Memorial Dedication (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Les Grove Park
South Auburn Way and 9th Street SE
Auburn,WA
98002

This will be a dedication ceremony for the building of the Joint American-Vietnam War Memorial,which is planed to be completed by Veterans Day 2016. This is the first of several projects that will honor the sacrifices of American, Vietnamese, and allies. The second goal is to provide information to the public, families of those that served, and especially students. To provide a place for the conduct of ceremonies, and a place to mourn and remember.
 

Honoring our VN Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW 4801
1033 W Pine St
Pinedale,WY
82941

Celebrate March 29th - last day Veterans were in Vietnam; Attend ceremony where Wyoming Governor Matt Mead will be honoring VN Veterans; present a program to the VFW; honor as many VN Veterans as possible Items will be separated and groped according as needed by DAR High Desert Regent, Betty Blackwell, at her home and then taken to various events March 29th was designated by Veteran’s Affair’s Secretary Robert A. McDonald as the last day U.S. troops were on the ground in Vietnam, and National asked that each Chapter across the Nation plan an event to recognize our Vietnam Veterans. I sent commemorative materials to each Chapter, as well as a Proclamation from Governor Mead – and our chapters did the rest! Here’s a sampling of the commemorations: Big Horn Chapter: Held a wreath laying ceremony at the State of Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park in conjunction with VFW and VFW Auxiliary. The event was promoted on a local radio station, and members had Vietnam Memorial stickers available for attendees. State of Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park Memorial Park This park features monuments and memorials dedicated to Wyoming's military people killed during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The latest memorial, Freedom Memorial, is /will be dedicated to men and women killed during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, the Iraq wars, the Cold War and other engagements, and during peace-time service. Cheyenne Chapter held a wreath laying ceremony at the city’s Vietnam War Memorial; and Vice Regent Sallee Call delivered 15 flags and stickers to Vietnam Veterans, and laid pennies and placed flags on 45 graves of Vietnam Veterans
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 15, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vet Center
2424 Bank Drive
Boise,ID
83705

Series of commemorative events across Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon
 

Post/Installation Banners (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2016-November 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Camp Mabry
2200 West 35th Street
Austin,TX
78763

Camp Mabry has obtained funding to procure and hang street-light Banners that commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The banners will be placed around the installation and could receive visibility by the 65,000 annual visitors to the post.
 

Pinning Ceremony for Hopsice Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-March 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Heartland Hospice
20960 S. Frankfort Square Rd. Suite C
Frankfort,IL
60423

When a Veteran is placed on our Hospice service, we have a pinning ceremony bedside thanking them for their service to our country. We want to offer our Vietnam Veterans an additional ceremony honoring them for their Vietnam Service. We invite staff and the patients family to attend the bedside ceremony.
 

Honoring Northeast Ohio Veterans - Continuing the Campaign (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-March 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Northeast Ohio - Vet Center Outreach
5700 Pearl Road
Parma,OH
44129

This purpose of this continued campaign, and year long outreach initiative is to embed objective 1 of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration into all Vet Center Outreach Activities and Programming via highlighting, recognizing and honoring all current and future Vietnam Veterans. All Vietnam Veterans will receive one of each available Commemorative item at every event and upon visiting the Vet Center. Vietnam memorabilia and display will be kept up and continued building and adding to the commemorative display will go on in perpetuity. These are our Nation's heroes and we honor and salute you!
 

Viet Nam Veterans of Audubon County (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Court House
318 Leroy
Audubon,IA
50025

To honor individual Vietnam veterans.
 

Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016-July 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Isla Blanca Park
33174 State Park Road 100
South Padre Island,TX
78597

To honor the service of the Vietnam Era veterans with a ceremony, along with a presentation and statistics. Community will be present to meet and greet the veterans that gave their all during the Vietnam conflict. The event was a success because objective was fulfilled. One of the objectives was to have Veterans feel Welcomed Home. Throughout the event Veterans were commenting that, "it feels like a Big Homecoming." Families were appreciative of the efforts of the staff putting the event together for their love ones. Also, throughout the event, staff were interacting with Veterans and family thanking them for their great service and sacrifice for this Country. One factor that was helpful to the success of the event was sponsorship where food and door prizes were abundant. All Veterans received a door prize and DJ was able to keep the 60s and 70s music going throughout the event. Allowing the Veterans to experience some of the music they enjoyed when they were young was a positive factor in the success of the event.
 

Public Requests from Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-September 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Milwaukee VA Regional Office
5400 West National Avenue
Milwaukee,WI
53214

The Milwaukee VA Regional Office recently completed 2 Commemorative Events (AAR's are being submitted through VA Central Office). These events depleted the commemoration supplies of the Milwaukee VA Regional Office. The publicity and word of mouth from the initial events have triggered requests for materials from Veterans and family members. The Milwaukee VA Regional Office has a public contact Team that assists/conducts interviews/conducts outreach etc. and interacts with Vietnam Veterans daily in a variety different locations and settings. The Milwaukee VA Regional Office assists over 50 walk-in Veterans every day at our facility alone. The Milwaukee VA Regional Office is requesting the below materials so that no Vietnam Veteran (or family member) will be denied should they request a pin/presidential proclamation etc. directly from the Milwaukee VA Regional Office. The Milwaukee VA Regional Office plans to honor these Veterans (family members) on an individual basis.
 

MULTIPLE GUN SHOWS (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 02, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
FL - SC - NC - GE
9875 NOSTALGIA PL
ENGLEWOOD,FL
34223

FLAG DISPLAYED, MATERIAL DISPLAYED, PINS DISTRIBUTED. EVENTS WILL INCLUDE ABOUT A DOZEN GUN SHOWS IN THE SOUTHEAST US. NOTE: ABOVE NUMBERS ARE PER SHOW
 

50th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 30, 2016-September 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Reno Vet Center
5580 Mill Street Suite 600
Reno,NV
89502

The purpose of this event will be to honor and thank our Vietnam Veterans during our groups: enhancing their camaraderie and recognizing our individual clients
 

Veteran Picnics and socials (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 13, 2016-August 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Picnic
981 Co Rd 119
Rogersville,AL
35652

This order will support three events: Women Veterans Picnic in Jacksonville, Memorial Day Celebration in Rogersville and a Combat Veterans Social in Huntsville. Commemorative Partnership information will be provided at these functions.
 

Summer requests (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2016-August 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
MVAA
222 N Washington Sq
Lansing,MI
48933

To be responsive to Vietnam veterans throughout the state of Michigan who are unable to attend other Commemorative Partner events. We receive 3-4 requests per month by individuals (veterans or their family members) who hear about the Veteran lapel pin and contact our agency to request one. Requests come in to our Veterans Resource Service Center (call center) and through social media (www.facebook.com/MIVeterans/). We will send a representative from out agency to the veteran to present individual pins/proclamations when no alternative commemorative partner event is available.
 

Honoring our Vietnam Heroes (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 30, 2016-August 07, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Odessa Community Bldg
601 N Main, Odessa, MO 64076
odessa,MO
64076

Due to the success of our March 29, 2016 reception & newspaper coverage,other Vietnam Veterans have asked about the commemorative lapel pins. We wish to see all honored. In conjunction with the local historical society, we will set up a display honoring our Vietnam War Veterans at our town's weekend street fair in August. Lapel pins will be given as requested from May through this event.
 

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 19, 2016-June 26, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Parkwood Baptist Church
8726 Braddock Road
Annandale,VA
22032

To recognize Vietnam War Veterans and their family members. Parkwood Baptist Church has 3 services each Sunday morning. At each service Vietnam Veterans and family members will be called forward and each veteran pinned with the Eagle Pin and given a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin Fact Sheet.
 

Veteran Pinning Ceremonies & Annual Veteran Appreciation Event (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hospice of Northwest Michigan
220 West Garfield Ave
Charlevoix,MI
49720

As a We Honor Veteran Level 3 program partner, Hospice of NW MI honors veteran & their caregivers at end of life with a pinning ceremony involving the local VA Office, other veterans and veteran volunteers. In addition we hold an annual Veteran's Appreciation event each November around Veteran's day. The flag, pins and brochures will be used for these events.
 

Memorial Day & July 4th & Vets Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 14, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
St Timothy Church
1201 Hardy Road
Vinton,VA
24179

Memorial day, 4th of July and Veterans Day. Veterans of the Viet Nam War and civilian support personnel will be honored on these days.
 

Vietnam Veterans Extravagance Honoring Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2016-August 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vietnam Veterans Center
1190 Columbia Ave
Gladstone,OR
97027

1. Honor all veterans 2. Honor all families 3. Honor all mothers
 

Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 02, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Columbia VA Regional Office
6437 Garners Ferry Rd
Columbia,SC
29209

The Regional Office will honor Vietnam Veterans by presenting pins to those who visit our main office and out-based locations. For any Veteran who was unable to attend the RO hosted March 29, 2016 event, a promise was made to provide Veterans with pins. We are scheduled to attend an American Legion event and local church event in May 2016 for pin presentations.
 

Vietnam War Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Scranton Vet Center
1002 Pittson Ave
Scranton,PA
18505

To show appreciation and gratitude to those who served during the Vietnam war.
 

46th Annual State Convention Marine Corps League (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 23, 2016-June 26, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
MCM Elegante
2330 West Northwest Highway
Dallas,TX
75220

This is the Department of Texas Marine Corps League annual Convention. We anticipate 180 Vietnam Era Marines to attend the function. We will honor the Vietnam Veterans on Friday Morning the 24th of June.
 

Multiple Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 27, 2016-July 29, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Multiple Locations
1481 West 10th Street
Indianapolis,IN
46202

Our multiple events includes a community job fair for Veterans, medical center event recognizing Veterans and Veteran employees, upcoming outreach events, and Veteran Town Hall meetings.
 

JWV Department of TALO Convention (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 25, 2016-June 26, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Embassy Suites Dallas Park Central
13131 North Central Expy
Dallas,TX
75243

To honor the Vietnam Veterans in attendance from the JWV Department of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma; to teach and inform all in attendance about the purpose of the Commemoration; to thank the Vietnam Veterans and their families for their dedication and service.
 

Welcome Homes, Town Halls, VSO Meetings and more (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 21, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Multiple Sites
Multiple address
Temple,TX
76504

CTVHCS will continue to reach out to Vietnam Veterans at multiple events through the year.
 

Gratitude for Service (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 05, 2016-September 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW
Hwy 7
Hot Springs Village,AR
71909

Presentation of Eagle Pin with reception to show gratitude for sacrifices and service for our freedom
 

Pinning Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Michigan District Office (MI-14)
26700 Lahser Road Suite 330
Southfield,MI
48033

Congresswoman Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) will present pins to Vietnam veterans from Michigan's 14th district in a formal pinning ceremony on June 25, 2016. The purpose of the ceremony is to thank and honor Vietnam veterans.
 

Welcome Home  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 06, 2016-October 07, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Modesto Vet Center
1219 N. Carpenter Rd., Ste. 12
Modesto,CA
95356

Recognize our Vietnam Service members with a welcome home and an appreciation of service. Further, recognize POWs/MIAs and family members. The event will allow the Vet Center to reach out to the community and gather support in giving our veteran's a long overdue "Welcome Home".
 

NNCA Chapter Annual Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 30, 2016-October 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Virginia Veterans Care Center
4550 Shenandoah Avenue
Roanoke,VA
24017

NNCA chapter will honor all Vietnam Veterans present for annual meeting, along with recognizing all family members. We are requesting 50 Vietnam War lapel pins to present to each veteran recognized. AAR Very positive experience for all attendees. Presented 3 pins to Vietnam War veterans plus had 3 attendees who received their pins earlier in the month at the local VAMC. No issues or problems. No media coverage. Pictures and article will be in chapter newsletter, which is shared with national board members and other chapters. With our small group, the ability to personalize the ceremony was very important to us. The sharing of stories and comments really made the ceremony extra special. We were able to recognize the 2 Navy Nurse Corps Officers plus one USMC spouse with their proclamation and pins. Also incorporated the other two Navy Nurse Corps officers and another USMC spouse who received their pins earlier. Made for an emotional and warm event that touched all. Our objective was to honor and thank our veterans of the Vietnam War for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.
 

Statewide Initiative (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 20, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
across South Dakota
425 E. Capitol
Pierre,SD
57501

SDDVA Secretary Zimmerman would like to have a supply of them to use at events he is invited to - State Veterans Service Officers Conferences, Memorial Day Programs, 10th Anniversary celebration of the SD Vietnam Veterans Memorial
 

Multiple Events at VA Clinics and Community (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 16, 2016-August 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Aleda E. Lutz VAMC
1500 Weiss Street
Saginaw,MI
48602

Ongoing recognition for the Vietnam Veterans we care for, along with an event within the community in Saginaw, MI in August 2016
 

VN 50th Commemoration of Veterans in Gloucestar and Rockport (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Gloucester High School/Rockport High School
32 Leslie O. Johnson Rd., Gloucester, Ma.
Gloucester,MA
01930

to honor VN Veterans and their families. will be given pins and brunch
 

Honor Flight 2016 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 02, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DCA Reagan Airport
1 Aviation Circle
Washington,DC
20001

To finally recognize and thank the Vietnam Veterans for their service and sacrifice.
 

Pinning Ceremonies (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 02, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Patients homes
100 Schaeffer Rd
Boyertown,PA
19512

I am looking for pins and certificates to give to our clients at their pinning ceremonies that we do. Every Vietnam Veteran gets one when they come on service.
 

Yearlong initiative  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 03, 2016-May 03, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
MacArthur Military Muscem
503 E. 9th St
Little Rock,AR
72211

The site chosen is tentative. We desire to honor the Vietnam Veterans and their families.
 

Pinning ceremonies for Vietnam Vets in hospice care (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 13, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various hospice facilities
2050 Claire Court
Glenview,IL
60025

Our hospice organization is expected to care for more than 1000 Veterans this year, and has already provided end of life care for nearly 100 Vietnam Veterans. We have used your beautiful Veteran lapel pins to honor them and have created a personalized certificate and a brief ceremony to accompany the pins to thank Vietnam Veterans for their service. The Veterans and their families have been so appreciative of this simple gesture of appreciation.
 

Salt Lake Vet Center (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 16, 2016-June 27, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vet Center
22 West Fireclay Ave
Murray,UT
84107

We are honoring Vietnam Veterans with providing events at the Vet Center each day thanking them for their service.
 

American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) Sponsorship of the Traveling Wall in Chicago, IL (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 23, 2016-June 26, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Soldier's Field
1410 Museum Campus Dr
Chicago,IL
60605

This is the second of three appearances of the Traveling Vietnam Wall that US Marine Corps Communications Office is sponsoring. Chicago was previously a Marine Week city.
 

Cheyenne VA Welcome Home Outreach (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2016-July 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Cheyenne VA Medical Center
2360 East Pershing Blvd
Cheyenne,WY
82001

Honor Vietnam veterans
 

American Legion Meeting with the Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 23, 2016-December 16, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Suisun Veterans Memorial Building
427 Main Street
Suisun City,CA
94585

To continue to bring awareness to the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and honor those who served during the War, Chief Solano Chapter's Service to Veterans Chair, Nanette McKnight Shamieh, has been working with the local Department of Veteran Affairs and has been working with the commanders of the Veteran Service Organizations in the Solano County. During 2016 we are planning on attending 9 meetings to personally thank each Vietnam Veteran for their Valor, Sacrifice and Service. Nanette McKnight Shamieh will speak to the Commemoration objectives and plans on awarding each Vietnam Veteran with a certificate of appreciation, bumper sticker, and lapel pen. The commemorative flag will be displayed as well during each of the programs. Nanette will also bring medals from the Vietnam War, photographs, apparel and posters from the Commemoration website all relating to the Vietnam War era. We anticipate 15-25 Vietnam Veterans at each Veteran Service Organization meeting.
 

Thanking Vietnam Veterans - Office Visits (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 14, 2016-July 16, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Rep. Levin's District Office (MI-09)
27085 Gratiot Avenue, Suite C
Roseville,MI
48066

Rep. Levin and staff plan to present pins to a total of 30 Vietnam veterans over the next 1-3 months in the district office. The veterans and their family members are invited to the office for a formal presentation. Mr. Pollet already has a list of veterans who will be invited to the office.
 

Round Table events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 23, 2016-November 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans club
4201 38th Street SW
fargo,ND
58106

Information on benefits, Agent Orange information, welcome home and thanks for service.
 

Thank You (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 12, 2016-July 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Eden American Legion Post
19 Concerto Ct.
Orchard Park,NY
14127

On going thanking of members of the American Legion
 

Vietnam Commemorations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 12, 2016-March 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Across the State of Utah
550 Foothill Dr. Suite 105
Salt Lake City,UT
84113

These events will be down across the state to celebrate Veterans. We have down so for the past 2 months an have only 100 pins left. We are also doing so in conjunction with the 1st Vietnam Commemoration book honoring Utah Veterans who served in Vietnam. Link to about book: http://www.remembermyservice.com/commemorations.html we provide with pin as well when se give them the book. This will be ongoing for the next 9 to 12 months.
 

Veteran Pinning Ceremonies (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 12, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Nursing Home/Assisted Living and Programming Event
550 Summit Ave Suite 101
Troy,OH
45373

Currently through the We Honor Veterans Program, all veterans are honored with a veteran volunteer group to honor each veteran. They speak to the veteran about their service, formally "pin" them with our thanks for service, give them a folded US flag and salute them, thanking them for their service.
 

Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 30, 2016-July 04, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 82
10341 Hwy. 52
Windsor,MO
65360

To provide an opportunity for Vietnam Veterans in central Missouri and surrounding areas the chance to visit the Memorial to experience the healing, to educate the families and general public of what it meant to serve in this war. To honor all that paid the ultimate sacrifice in their service specifically those from the 4 county area where the Memorial is being displayed.
 

The Misawa Project, Inc 14th National Reunion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 22, 2016-June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Holiday Inn Downtown Historic District
301 Government Street
Mobile,AL
36602

The Misawa Project, Inc 14th National Reunion is an annual reunion for any United States Air Force Security Service personnel who served at Misawa AB, Japan between the years 1949 to 1979. A time for former Air Force Security Service personnel to reconnect with people we served with at Misawa AB, Japan. All Vietnam Veterans in attendance at this Reunion will be presented a Lapel Pin and Certificate during a touching ceremony facilitated my myself, Jane Doolitte.
 

Nathan Perry NSDAR Hospice Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 28, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
David Simpson Hospice House
300E. 185th St.
Cleveland,OH
44119

The Nathan Perry Chapter NSDAR is working with the Hospice of the Western Reserve to honor Vietnam veterans and their families. The veterans honored would be patients under the care of Western Reserve Hospice. Pinning ceremonies would be held in Ames House or David Simpson Hospice House. The veteran, family member/s, and some hospice staff would be present. The purpose of the Commemoration will be explained, the Presidential Proclamation will be read, and an explanation of the symbolism of the pins will be explained.The veteran will be pinned and also receive a certificate. This will be on-going as needed.
 

Outpatient Clinic Vietnam 50th Anniversary Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 13, 2016-November 10, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Northeast Ohio
1025 S Trimble Rd.
Mansfield,OH
44906

The purpose of this event is to recognize Vietnam Veteran patients and staff at our community based outpatient clinics throughout Northeast Ohio.
 

18th Annual Port Hueneme All Seabee Reunion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 23, 2016-June 26, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Holiday Inn Express
350 East Hueneme Road
Port Hueneme ,CA
93041

To thank a few of the 300,000 Seabees and their families who served in RVN during the Vietnam War.A dinner will be held on Saturday evening. The Proclamation will be read in part and the Lapel Fact Sheet will be read by Officer In Charge and Navy Chaplain. Seabee Vietnam collages will be on display including maps and the 5 branches of the Milatary.
 

Vietnam Exhibit (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 29, 2016-July 24, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tipton County Museum
751 Bert Johnston Ave.
Covington,TN
38019

Vietnam Exhibit up at our museum, we would like to thank and honor any Vietnam veterans who come into the museum. The Tipton County Veterans Council and the Tipton County Museum hosted a Memorial Day Service at the 1st United Methodist Church in Atoka, TN. It was a special service dedicated to our Vietnam veterans. The guest speaker was Hal Rounds, a US Air Force Vietnam Veteran. As part of the service, the names of the local Vietnam veterans who were KIA were read. Vietnam veteran Leslie Billings sang two songs as part of the service. At the end of the service, Tipton County Veterans Council Chairman Kathy Desjarlais presented the 17 Vietnam veterans present a lapel pin and tin pin. It was a very moving service.
 

Outreach Events & Veteran Service Organization Conventions (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2016-September 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
St. Cloud VA HCS
4801 Veterans Drive
St. Cloud,MN
56303

Our facility has a robust Outreach Schedule that includes VN Veteran recognition at County Fairs, other outreach events and Veteran Service Organizations' conferences from June 1 - Sept 30, 2016. PLEASE EXPEDITE!
 

50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 27, 2016-August 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Oakland Federal Bldg
1301 Clay St., North Tower
Oakland,CA
94612

The purpose of our ongoing event is to increase awareness of the United States recognition of Vietnam Era Veterans through our Northern California Veterans Administration outreach and public contact initiative. We perform daily Veteran outreach events and we have a monthly town hall program throughout the Northern California VA enterprise.
 

Statewide Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2016-August 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wyoming Veterans Commission
5410 Bishop Blvd.
Cheyenne,WY
82009

Statewide events to honor Vietnam Veterans throughout summer to include County Fairs, State Fair, Conventions.
 

Educational Purposes (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 25, 2016-July 04, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various
Various
Various,IA
50261

To honor and teach others about the 50th Commemoration. We had 13 different activities during the past 2 months. Some were sent in as separate events and not counted in this report. Please see the attached reports on a few of the events. We partnered with 2 other partners to ensure they had sufficient supplies. We will continue to identify groups and volunteer to help recognize Vietnam Veterans. One of the facts I think you're missing is the amount of $$ spent on these activities. I'm sure you all are spending a lot on the supplies you furnish us, but we spend a lot in honoring them too. It might be interesting to track. Just a thought.
 

In Office Presentation to Veterans Visiting the Building  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Aiken County Government Complex
1930 University Parkaway
Aiken,SC
29802

This is to honor veterans who we identify as they conduct normal business with the county offices
 

On-going Outreach (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 01, 2016-July 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
ODVA Central Office
2311 N. Central Ave
Oklahoma CIty,OK
73105

ODVA Veterans Service Representatives are identifying and honoring Vietnam Veterans at all of our outreach events across the state.
 

Honor Flight 2016 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 02, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DCA Reagan Airport
1 Aviation Circle
Arlington,VA
20001

To recognize and to thank the Vietnam Veterans for their service and self sacrifice to our nation.
 

Awarding of Commemorative Lapel Pins (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 10, 2016-July 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tate, Panola, Yalobusha, Tunica, Tallahatchie Counties
Random in our chapter area
Batesville,MS
38606

We have had two programs at regular meetings concerning the Vietnam Commemoration. All this year we have been issuing pins to members to give to the veterans in their communities, those they know personally, those in their churches, those who are identified in various ways. Some even were presented at the Veterans Home in Oxford, Mississippi. Our DAR members have had great experiences in making personal presentations. The veterans have been thrilled with the recognition and have recommended their own friends. They seem to be aware of each other better than we are aware of who fought in Vietnam. Some presentations have brought tears to veterans eyes. This is our third order.
 

Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Railroad Park Veterans Memorial
E. Railroad Ave.
Crystal Springs,MS
39059

This event is to thank, honor, and recognize all veterans who have served our country and in particular the Vietnam veterans and their families. A lapel pin will be given to each Vietnam veteran and the commemorative flag will be raised at the veterans memorial in downtown Crystal Springs at Railroad Park where it will be permanently flown.
 

National League of POW/MIA Families 47th Annual Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 22, 2016-June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Crystal City Hotel
2399 Jefferson David Highway
Arlington,VA
22202

Family members of the 1,620 military personnel gather with US and foreign gov officials responsible for the Vietnam War accounting activities. Briefings for family members on POW/MIA issues along with case updates for family members. General Jackson has been invited to brief the families during opening session. The Commemoration hosted a booth for the annual meeting as it has done since 2013, as well as provided remarks during the general session of the meeting (Larry Brom). The update included a showing of the INSP Network short, NOT FORGOTTEN. The short was well liked and received many positive comments from meeting participants - espe the families and gov officials who work on the POW/MIA issue. All key officials from the DoD and DIA accounting communities participated in the event, as well as multiple officials from foreign governments. General and Mrs. Jackson represented the Commemoration on Thursday evening at the League's Annual Dinner. Wednesday, the Commemoration worked with the Army to provide transportation to and from the Twilight Tattoo at Ft Meyer, as well as VIP seating for the families. The Army commissioned 4 buses and we filled 3. I would suggest next year only reserving 3 buses. Thursday dinner included representatives from the services, including CoS Army as the keynote speaker. Also present were ambassadors from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and reps from other ASEAN nations and partner countries of the POW/MIA issue. The Army Voices performed at eh beginning of dinner. Friday, The Commemoration worked with the Marine Corps to provide transportation to and from the Marine Corps Barracks at 8th and I. The families all enjoyed themselves but the following challenges presented themselves: 1. Our seats and gate entrances were changed at the venue. 2. The group was divided between two locations for seating. 3. The Commemoration, rather than the families, were recognized during the welcome announcements. See AAR for future recommendations.
 

VE Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 06, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Salem VA Medical Center
1970 Roanoke Blvd.
Salem,VA
24153

Salem VA Medical Center will be preparing several small events at the parent facility and community based clinics to recognize and honor Vietnam Veterans within our 26 county catchment area in SW Virginia. We anticipate working with various organizations to plan and accomplish this recognition over the next several months at various locations. We will also continually recognize VE Veterans as they come to our facility for inpatient and/or outpatient visits and activities sponsored by this facility. We are a commemorative partner.
 

Vietnam Medal Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Armor Museum
1303 Rounds Swamp Road
Old Bethpage,NY
11804

Presenting our Air Force Association Vietnam Commemorative Medal, Lapel pins, stickers and brochures to Vietnam veterans and honoring the families for there service and support.
 

Lapel Pin Pick Up (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 20, 2016-August 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA San Diego Healthcare System
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego,CA
92161

Come in and pick up a pin at our Welcome Center.
 

Vietnam Veteran's Support (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 10, 2016-June 29, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Evasnsville VA Clinic
6211 E Waterford Blvd
Evansville,IN
47715

We have had a one day event at the Clinic to celebrate the anniversary of the Start of the Vietnam War. The Mental Health Staff has requested Lapel Pins for the hundreds of Veteran's they treat on a daily Basis. They also want tin pins for the Clinic Staff, and two flags to display at their facilities.
 

Star Group Veterans Helping Veterans 2015 Annual Independence Cookout - Honoring Vietnam Veterans  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Star Group Veterans Helping Veterans
202 S. 4th St.
Copperas Cove ,TX
76522

Star Group Veterans Helping Veterans 2016 Annual Independence Day Cookout - VIETNAM VETERANS HONORED/REMEMBERED. SG-VHV will honor Vietnam Veterans as part of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. SG-VHV also honored the living Vietnam veterans from their organization, presenting them with a official Vietnam conflict coin and giving them the official “welcome home they should have received,” Haywood said. A proclamation, the names, year of birth and death and home city of Vietnam Veterans from the Greater Fort Hood Area killed while serving will be read aloud during the ceremony by CSM(Ret) Elijah King Jr.
 

Every Day Appreciation of our Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 06, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DeKalb County Veterans Assistance Commission
2500 N. Annie Glidden Rd. Suite A.
DeKalb,IL
60115

We are a Veterans Service Office and honor our Veterans Daily. It would be our honor to be able to present Vietnam Veterans a Pin to commemorate their service and thank them for all they have done.
 

Quincy Flag Day Celebration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 14, 2016-July 04, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Pageant Field
Vietnam Veterans Drive
Quincy,MA
02169

To Recognize, Honor and thank Vietnam Veterans and their families by the individual presentation of these pins
 

Veterans Service Office  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 22, 2016-July 27, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Larimer County Veterans Service Office
200 W. Oak, Suite 5000
Fort Collins,CO
80525

We are a county Veterans Service Office and we assist veterans with their needs. We see about 200 veterans per week of which a large portion are Vietnam Veterans. We would like to recognize the ones who come into our office. We have been pinning the veterans that come into our county veterans service office. This has been met with a great amount of joy and a lot of tears. Our office will continue as long as the program is in place.
 

Honor Vietnam Vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 17, 2016-July 08, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3140 Nickle Point Drive
Maryville,TN
37804

Presentations to Vietnam Veterans in Tennessee.
 

50th Vietnam War Anniversary (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 20, 2016-August 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, Montrose & Castle Point Campuses
2094 Albany Post Road
Montrose ,NY
10548

Certificates will be presented to those that are outpatients and inpatients. For the other Vietnam Vets that attend, we will register that group and mail certificates with VA Hudson Valley HCS held the first Vietnam War Commemoration at the FDR Montrose campus, on June 20, 2016, under a bright sunny summer day, to honor, recognize and thank our Hudson Valley Vietnam Veterans and their families. The day was a great success. Total sign-in attendees: 204, total sign-in Vietnam Veterans: 110. Event was held outside under a rented 30 x 60 tent with 200 chairs to accommodate the attendees and guests. Guest speaker was Donald Blaine Smith, Brigadier General, US Army (Retired) Putnam County, NY Sheriff, VA Hudson Valley Medical Center Director Margaret Caplan delivered opening comments, Master of Ceremony was Michael Kelly, Vietnam Era Veteran (Army),VA Hudson Valley MyHealtheVet Coordinator, American Legion Hawthorne Chapter 112 presented the colors, Willie Nazario, National Sr. Vice Commander Military Order of Purple Heart, National Anthem, God Bless America and musical entertainment performed by MSgt Mary Kay Messenger, United States Military Academy Band Vocalist/Operations NCO, West Point, NY, Invocation by Rev. Joseph Westfall, VA Hudson Valley Chief Chaplain Service, Sheldon Rector, Vietnam Veteran (Air Force), VA Hudson Valley volunteer, read the President's Proclamation, US Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D17) was introduced, the Fallen Soldier Tribute was dedicated by Dan Griffin, Director, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 49, TAPS performed by Ron Jenkins, Vietnam Era Veteran (Air Force), VA Hudson Valley EMS employee. Finger food and ceremony cakes and cookies donated by Westchester County Veterans Advisory Board Committee and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 137. Guest speaker and medical center director personally handed out Vietnam War commemorative eagle pins to each Vietnam Veteran in attendance and thanked them for their service. Personalize certificates
 

Random Acts of Pinning (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 20, 2016-August 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Botts Memorial Hall
Edith and Central NE
Albuquerque,NM
87102

This is an ongoing event for our DAR chapter members to give lapel pins randomly to Vietnam Veterans that they may encounter in restaurants, stores, clinics, commissaries, etc.
 

Defense Department Veteran Lapel Pin & Certificate of Honor Presentation Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Carver High School
55 McDonough Blvd
Atlanta,GA
30315

Publicly honor and recognize approximately 100 Vietnam veterans. Ceremony was a success. Objectives fulfilled.
 

Colorado Tribute to Veterans Monument (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 14, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Monument
200 E Colfax Ave
Denver,CO
80203

Honor the local Vietnam Veterans that come to the clinics
 

75th American Legion Anniversary (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 10, 2016-June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion George Nelson Post 662
901 Topez Dr
Sergeant Bluff,IA
51054

To honor all Vietnam Veterans in the area and surrounding area. They are going to be celebrating their 75 Anniversary so it will be a huge event. The Mayor was present for the event along with vet councils. We also made sure that those Vietnam veterans that could not make it were left behind lapel pins and supplies so they could pin them at their next meeting. I believe we left behind around 5 lapel pins and supplies. We never had a chance for a group picture because the pinning was right after they ate and once they got pinned, they left.
 

Honor Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 20, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA Hospital
East Main Street
Danville,IL
61832

Honor Vietnam Veterans at the VA Hospital in Danville, IL.
 

The Wall That Heals - Bring The Vietnam Wall to Champaign County (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 22, 2016-June 26, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lake of the Words Perserve
109 South Lake of the Woods Road
Mahomet,IL
61853

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Escort Meet up Location: St Joseph-Ogden High School parking lot 9:00 AM Motorcycles arrive for staging 9:15 AM Ride Briefing 10:15 AM Kick stands up - escort depart for Mahomet 11:00 AM Arrive At Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve 11:15 AM Media Briefing and photos 12:00 PM Setup of The Wall 6:00 PM Volunteer training Thursday, June 23, 2016 The Wall open for visitation 6:30 PM Opening ceremony Friday, June 24, 2016 The Wall open for visitation Saturday, June 25, 2016 9:00 pm Candlelight vigil Sunday, June 26, 2016 3:00 PM Closing ceremony 4:00 PM Wall disassembly and load
 

98th Department of Wyoming Convention (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 23, 2016-June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Powder River Post 33
18 Veteran Ave
Bufalo,WY
82834

The Annual American Legion Department of Wyoming Convention. Veterans will be individually recognized and thanked for their service to the United States during the Vietnam War.
 

Star Group Veterans Helping Veterans 2015 Annual Independence Cookout - Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 24, 2016-June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Copperas Cove Community Events Center
Topsey Road
Copperas Cove,TX
76522

Veterans will receive a certificate of honor, lapel pin, copy of Presidential Proclamation, stickers and brochures.
 

None (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 1569
Main St.
Dalton,NY
14836

This date listed is our next event and we have pins for these veterans. We have an unusual request. This is a very rural area. Veterans are somewhat reticent regarding their service. We are handling some in a subtle fashion. Recently there was a veteran at a church dinner (this dinner is open to the public). I asked the gentleman if he had received his memorial pin and he said he did not know about it. It is my habit to carry one in my purse. I chatted with him and then chose to hand him his pin and Service Sticker (they love those). He was touched as was his wife and the couple with them. For many of these country veterans, it seems the best way handle this situation. That said.....we are a team of five Daughters of the American Revolution who are striving to honor as many of these Veterans as possible. We are requesting 125 pins so that each of us may have 25 at their disposal to distribute whenever the situation arises. We are hoping that you understand that we feel this is one of the best ways to address the situations here in this rural area. Thank you.
 

Individual Presentation of Pins and Proclamations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 24, 2016-June 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
225 E Portage Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie,MI
49783

Kanava International LLC coordinated the presentation of pins and proclamations and other materials to three shut in Vietnam Veterans on 24 June (two Veterans) and 30 June (one Veteran). One Veteran lives in a local nursing home. The NG GO and Chaplain accompanied the Kanava President to make a presentation. A second Vietnam Veteran who is 100% disabled lives at home. The Commemorations Team accompanied the Kanava President to make a presentation in his home. He was clearly moved and his family members who were present were very appreciative. The third Vietnam Veteran, who is also 100% disabled received a pin from Kanava's president with family members present and a second brief visit from Joe Galloway with Kanava's president.
 

Historical Interviews of Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 24, 2016-July 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sault Ste. Marie and Bay Mills, MI
225 E Portage Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie,MI
49783

Kanava International LLC coordinated interviews of Vietnam Veterans in Bay Mills and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Initially, we only identified a few interviewees, but during the ceremony held at the Soo Locks on 24 June 2016, additional people were identified and the final count was 19. One challenge we encountered, in addition to identifying qualified Vietnam Veterans before the arrival of the interview team, was identifying suitable locations to conduct the interviews. In the end, we were able to arrange two rooms in school libraries in Bay Mills and Sault Ste. Marie that proved to be good locations. Additional Vietnam Veterans were wait-listed and the hope if that a team will return to the EUP to conduct more interviews. Two other potential groups that may provide a number of honorably discharged Vietnam Veterans interviewees are Vietnam Veteran prisoners incarcerated in the Kinross area and Canadians who served in the U.S. Military. Coordination through the local Vietnam Veteran of America (VVA) chapter.
 

Annual Conference (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 24, 2016-June 26, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hilton De Soto Savannah
15 E Liberty
Savannah,GA
31401

Staff attended annual AGSM national conference for the fifth year in a row. Due to the rotation of the event every year, new mothers attend the conference. This has been a challenging year for the AGSM leadership. The President's husband passed away in May, one board member lost her husband and a Past National President (and Vietnam Mom) lost her husband. In addition, one of the Vietnam Mothers regular attendees passed away this past year. Staff was unable to arrive until halfway through the first day due to flight cancellation the previous day due to wx issues at DCA. This impacted half a day interaction to field questions regarding the Commemoration and distributing materials prior to the business meeting of the conference beginning. Upon opening the two cannisters that was sent for the exhibit, staff discovered many missing items. The lid of the round container had been taped shut indicating that someone had opened it and then taped it shut during the trip. After calling back to the office, staff was able to overnight pins and materials for presentation to veterans and chapters after the luncheon and during the banquet on Sunday night. At the luncheon, staff was able to update the conference on the progress of the Commemoration. Once again, the presentation was cut short by the Emcee, but most of the presentation was given. At the banquet the following night, staff was able to incorporate most of the rest of the presentation during remarks prior to the presentation of veteran pins by the President of AGSM. Veterans were given a brochure, Presidential Proclamation, pin and Fact Sheet about the lapel pin. About 6 veterans were recognized but Mothers and other attendees asked to take home pins to recognize neighbors and relatives. Twenty pins were given out total. Emphasis was on chapters becoming partners. Lots of enthusiasm to do so. Staff recognized Commemorative Partners in the audience such as Wreaths Across America, VietNow, American Airlines,
 

Veteran Monthly Luncheons (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 13, 2016-December 14, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Farmington Town Hall Meeting Room
1000 County Road 8
Farmington,NY
14425

Lunches are provided at no cost by the Legacy of Victor (senior living facility). A guest speaker provides updates to veterans benefits to the attendees. Open to all veterans and their spouses/companions
 

Vietnam Veteran Adhoc Ceremonies (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 26, 2016-July 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Airborne & Special Operations Museuem
100 Bragg Blvd
Fayetteville,NC
28301

We perform Adhoc ceremonies for any and all Vietnam Veterans at the museum that have not or can not attend one of our official ceremonies. These veterans are recognized in front of a gathering of visitors and can be as small as one veteran and up to 10 or more. This is a retroactive request so I can AAR the adhoc ceremonies for that time period.
 

Viewing of the Tennessee Vietnam Wall provided by VVA 203 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 24, 2016-June 25, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
WalMart (Store #2310)
3051 Kinzel Way
Knoxville,TN
37909

VVA Chapter 203 of Chattanooga, TN brought their Tennessee Vietnam Wall to display in front of WalMart (also a commemoration partner). It was a powerful draw, attracting visitors who were searching for the names of loved ones. Eligible Vietnam Veterans were presented with the official Vietnam War Veteran lapel pins. It is worth noting that when the VVA CAPT. Bill Robinson Chapter 1078 presents Vietnam War Veteran pins, it is a solemn ceremony that concludes with the actual pinning of the lapel pin on the veteran being honored. 80 Vietnam War Veteran pins were presented. Information about Vietnam Veterans of America was distributed; new members are being processed as a result. Chapter members were stationed at both WalMart entrances where they collected donations to support the activities of both VVA chapters. $3,544 was collected. $901 was given to VVA Chapter 203 to cover their expenses. The remainder was evenly split between the 2 Chapters.30 members of VVA CAPT. Bill Robinson Chapter 1078, and 8 members of VVA Chapter 203 participated.The event was well received by the public and deemed very successful, and obviously couldn't have happened without the support of WalMart.
 

Presentation to Vietnam Veterans of American Legion Post #134 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 25, 2016-August 06, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 134
4 Hollywood Blvd
Homewood,AL
35209

We prepared certificates of appreciation for each Vietnam veteran at this Post. Over several evenings, DAR members have presented the certificates and lapel pins with our thanks to these veterans. We are continuing our efforts to identify and recognize Vietnam veterans with a certificate of appreciation for their service with a lapel pin.
 

General Distribution (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 15, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Multiple Sites
325 East H St
Iron Mountain,MI
49801

After our main ceremony on march 29, 2016, we received numerous correspondence from veterans who were unable to attend. Being a rural VAMC with a large patient service area, some of our patients live up to 5 hours away. We originally stocked our patient coffee desk and sent 100 lapel pins to each of our seven community based outpatient clinics in Ironwood, Hancock, Marquette, Manistique, SAult Ste. Marie, Menominee, and Rhinelander. After our last order of lapel pins, we received and resupplied each CBOC with 100 lapel pins and our coffee desk with 200 lapel pins. We also sent 100 to Lincoln County Veteran Service Officer for presentation at Veterans Day ceremony. Total pins distributed: 1000. No issues. Made pins available at our community clinics and main facility.
 

Commemoration Pins Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2016-December 27, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Arlington, VA
1526 N Edgewood St
Arlington,VA
22201

10 veterans were presented pins and materials between 24-26 July in Sault Ste. Marie and Brimley, MI by the Kanava president and staff. 10 pins and materials were presented to Vietnam veterans in July by Kanava staff in MI. 2 Vietnam veterans (Navy and Army) located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI were presented pins by Kanava staff on July 1. 21 Vietnam veterans, including 11 Asian-Americans, were presented pins and materials between July and November by Kanava staff in PA, AZ, CA, OR, HI.
 

Impromptu Presentations by VA Leadership (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave NW
Washington,DC
20571

Presentations of the DoD 50th Anniversary Commemoration Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin by VA leadership.
 

Presentations to Vietnam War Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Pentagon
1155 Defense Pentagon
Washington,DC
20301

Presentation of the DoD 50th Anniversary Commemorative Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin to Pentagon visitors.
 

Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Program (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 28, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Huntington VA Regional Office
640 4th Avenue
Huntington,WV
25701

The Huntington Regional Office has been recognizing all Vietnam Veterans entering the our facility for services. A decision was made, based on walk-in traffic, that all Vietnam Veterans would be recognized for their service during their visit to the Regional Office. A local policy was put into place in April 2016. Veterans Service Officers (DAV, PVA, MOPH and WVDVA) and Public Contact Representative were instructed to notify the Director's Office when a Vietnam Veterans was identified, at which time the Director or designated official would personally present a lapel pin and thank he/she for their service. To this date, 563 lapel pins have been awarded. In addition, leadership hosted a small event at the Regional Office to recognize our Vietnam Veteran employees. Regional Office leadership will continue issuing lapel pins going forward.
 

51 Fallen Heroes of Hawai'i County Book Distribution and Poster Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 30, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hilo, HI
Kapiolani
Hilo,HI
96720

In 2015, Chapter members began searching for photographs and information about the 51 service members from Hawai'i Island who were killed in the Vietnam War. This ongoing project has resulted in the self-publication of a book entitled "51 Fallen Heroes of Hawai'i County" and a poster display of the photos of all the fallen heroes. The book has been distributed to libraries, veterans centers, and family members of the fallen at no charge, or at most, the cost of copying the book. The book and photo display have been exhibited at various events around the island including: -Veterans Centers in Kona and Hilo (3/30/2016) -Veterans Cemeteries in Kona and Hilo (3/30/2016) -Hilo Salute to Veterans July 4th 5K (7/4/2016) -Veterans Day Parade in Hilo (11/11/2016)
 

Loyalty Day Celebrations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2016-April 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Humble, TX
20002 Bridgedale Ln
Humble,TX
77338

Mobile booth that will be set up at various locations in the Humble, Kingwood and Atascocita Texas area. The booth will be moved from one location to another through out the commemorative time frame. In addition, it will be available during select holidays. Presentations of the DoD Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Veteran Lapel Pin will be conducted at each location. Please contact the above POC for more information.
 

Lapeer County Museum display  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 15, 2015-December 20, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lapeer Co. Museum
518 West Nepessing St.
Lapeer,MI
48446

Vietnam Veterans were able to show their military items, photos, scrapbooks and memorabilia. Veterans moved some of their items out to Commemoration shows. Lapeer County Commemoration group moved items from museum to exhibits and back to museum through the 3 years. On special days Vietnam Vets were at the museum to greet people and talk to them about the exhibit the last being 12/20/17.
 

News Biographies of in-country Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 17, 2016-September 20, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lapeer County Press
1521 Imlay city Road
Lapeer,MI
48446

Lapeer County Committee approached the local newspaper, Lapeer County Press, and asked them to do biographical interviews with some of our Vietnam Veterans who served in the Vietnam War. They published 12 of these accounts.
 

2016 Individual VVLPs (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
June 23, 2016-December 20, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vietnam War Commemoration Office
241 18th St S
Arlington,VA
22202

Honor Vietnam vets
 

 
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